Detective Bureau

The Detective Bureau is the core unit of the Investigative Division,
and its functions involve the investigation of criminal activity and
the prosecution of alleged defendants. Criminal investigations are the
primary duty of all detectives and supervisors, and personnel are
assigned cases based upon priority and urgency as pertains to the
safety of the Village and its citizens.

Major crimes often require the
use of all detective personnel, while secondary offenses may be
assigned based upon specialized skills or experience. All criminal
reports are reviewed and followed-up to the best extent of the bureau’s
capabilities.

Some of these specialized skills include:

Crime Scene/ Forensic Analysis: Detectives work in
conjunction with the Office of the Essex County Prosecutor to
effectively respond to crime scenes and efficiently process and record
all available evidence; including fingerprints, DNA, chemical and fiber
residue, and other trace material that may have probative evidentiary
value.

Sexual Assault/ Sexual Offenses Investigation:
Advanced training and techniques are employed to aggressively pursue
criminal prosecutions while providing victims with professional and
sensitive resources from initial contact through the prosecution phase.

Robbery Response and Investigation: Technological
resources have advanced significantly, helping detectives identify
offenders and make arrests. Undercover surveillance and response are
also employed as needed for detection and prevention of robbery.

Auto Theft and Auto-related Crimes: Aggressive
recovery and processing of vehicles coupled with advanced tracking
methods are employed by detectives to reduce the instances of auto
crimes and charge offenders. Databases are also utilized to identify
repeat offenders, developing trends and forecast future activity
whenever possible.

Crimes Against Persons or Property: All reports of criminal trespass, harassment, mischief and other offenses are reviewed and investigated by detectives.

Contact the Police Immediately
The single greatest impediment to successful criminal investigations is time lost!
Citizens are strongly urged to contact police as soon as possible in
the event of actual or suspected criminal incidents. Please be sure
to:

Call 9-1-1 immediately to report crimes in-progress

Call 973-763-3000 and press “O” to report crimes if suspects have left the scene and no threat exists

Call 973-763-3000 and press “O” to report suspicious or unusual activity immediately- any delay will work to the criminal’s advantage!